Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Mar 31, 1959 (4 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on March 31, 1959 near Naples Campania, Italy with 4 fatalities.
- Date: March 31, 1959
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Naples Campania, Italy
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A United States Navy Douglas C 47 Skytrain DC 3 stalled while climbing after takeoff from Naples Capodichino Airport and crashed on farmland. Three passengers and one worker on the ground were killed, and 17 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was carrying US Navy personnel and family members on their way to Malta.